The Milan derby and Lionel Messi's performance at Betis raised overall what was a relatively humdrum weekend. It may be just an impression, but derbies tend to either be defined by fear and tension, or they break out into end-to-end brawls.

The 223rd Derby Della Madonnina was the latter, and if you missed it, you missed a classic.

Ahead of the game, it looked as if Sunday's meeting would mark the start of Inter's implosion: from the Mauro Icardi affair -- he was watching at home, a five minute...

As kick-off approached in the Derby della Madonnina, Milan's Ultras unfurled a tifo depicting Hell Boy bringing his fist down on a pile of skulls through which an Inter scarf was laced. "Send them to hell," was the request made by the Curva Sud to Milan's players. Looking at the banner, Inter probably thought it can't get worse that this.

It's been a tumultuous month for them in which the flames ignited by dressing room strife, the stand-off provoked by the decision to strip Mauro Icardi of the...

The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals, and keep track of who has joined the big boys. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world's media and set correspondents loose to see what's on the agenda for the summer.

Mauro heading to Madrid for a Real cheap deal

Real Madrid look set to take advantage of Mauro Icardi's Inter Milan nightmare by securing a cut-price deal for the Argentina international, according to AS.

So much has changed since the last Derby della Madonnina. Back in October ahead of their first meeting of the Serie A season, Inter were deserving victors, with Mauro Icardi the hero and his team improbably top of their Champions League group. Milan on the other hand witnessed Gonzalo Higuain descend into a funk and were mired in a crippling injury crisis.

The roles are now reversed. Milan are on the march and have overtaken an Inter side that's on the slide. There has been a remarkable nine-point...

When Inter Milan face rivals AC Milan next month's Derby della Madonnina(Live on ESPN+, March 17 at 2:30 p.m. ET), the officials in charge would be forgiven for being a little confused.

That's because Inter plan to wear a one-off jersey that features 10 different versions of shirts they have worn over the past two decades -- five mashed together on the front and five on the back -- to commemorate 20 years of partnership with Nike.

👕 | Inter and @nikefootball are pleased to present a special shirt to celebrate 20 years of partnership ⚫🔵

ESPN FC's Julien Laurens shares the latest on Mauro Icardi's ongoing feud with Inter, which could see the Argentinian star depart the club.

The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals and keep track of who has joined the big boys. And Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world's media and set correspondents loose to see what's on the agenda for the summer.